Count Three and Pray (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1955, Count Three and Pray is a drama and western film directed by George Sherman, running about 102 minutes. “Luke Fargo was through with sin... but sin wasn't through with Luke Fargo!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pastor with a shady past moves into a rural town just after the Civil War.
Who’s in it. Count Three and Pray stars Van Heflin as Luke Fargo, Joanne Woodward as Lissy, Philip Carey as Albert Loomis and Raymond Burr as Yancey Huggins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Count Three and Pray has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Count Three and Pray page.
If you liked it. Fans of Count Three and Pray tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Count Three and Pray (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Count Three and Pray change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Count Three and Pray worth watching?
- Count Three and Pray holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Count Three and Pray?
- Count Three and Pray stars Van Heflin, Joanne Woodward, Philip Carey, Raymond Burr and Allison Hayes.
- When was Count Three and Pray released?
- Count Three and Pray was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.
